Timing varies by program and office, which is why Master's candidates should not assume the MBA calendar applies to them.

The Master's consulting application timeline gives a more detailed framework. In practice, you need to identify whether your school has a dedicated recruiting channel and when the target office expects full-time applications.

Start networking and case preparation well before the formal deadline. One-year programs move especially fast, and waiting until classes begin can leave very little time.

One-year MiM timelines are brutal. Recruiting started almost immediately for us.